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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket

44%Trains in Colombo are 44% cheaper than in Brisbane.

Brisbane$0.50

Colombo$0.28

MealMid-priced restaurant

75%A meal in Colombo is 75% cheaper than a meal in Brisbane.

Brisbane$25.00

Colombo$6.32

TaxiStandard daytime start rate

85%A taxi fare in Colombo is 85% cheaper than in Brisbane.

Brisbane$4.00

Colombo$0.61

CoffeeRegular cappuccino

28%Coffee in Colombo is 28% cheaper than in Brisbane.

Brisbane$5.61

Colombo$4.05

Exchange rate

1 AUD = 198.43 LKR

1 LKR = 0.01 AUD

Last checked on Sun, 9/11

Distance: 8729 kms

Brisbane airports

Brisbane Airport (BNE)How far from city centre: 1 kms

Colombo airports

Katunayake International (CMB)How far from city centre: 27 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Brisbane to Colombo

How can I find cheap flights from Brisbane to Colombo at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Brisbane to Colombo is $431. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Colombo expensive to visit compared to Brisbane?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Colombo costs an average of 0.61 AUD, 85% cheaper than Brisbane, with a fare of 4.00 AUD,

while train tickets costs 44% less in Colombo: 0.28 AUD against 0.50 AUD in Brisbane.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 6.32 AUD in Colombo, 75% less than the 25.00 AUD in Brisbane.

The price of the coffee is around 28% cheaper in Colombo, with an average of 4.05 AUD, while in Brisbane the coffee costs 5.61 AUD.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Brisbane to Colombo?

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Sri Lanka may apply when travelling from Brisbane. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

How is the weather in Colombo compared to Brisbane?

While in Brisbane the temperatures can reach an average of 34.68 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 12 mm ,Colombo's temperatures can go up to 34 ºC during the hot season, with 3 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 20.54 ºC in Colombo, compared to the 3.1 ºC average degrees reported in Brisbane. During the winter period, Brisbane can register 6 mm precipitation, while Colombo have an average of 6 mm rain level.

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